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Do I really need IELTS, and what score do I need for Canada, the UK or Australia?

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Updated July 2026

Some approved English test is almost always required. IELTS is the best known, but PTE and CELPIP (for Canada) are accepted too. Rough guide: Canadian Express Entry rewards CLB 9+ (roughly IELTS 8/7/7/7) with big points; UK Skilled Worker visas now need B2 (raised from B1 in January 2026), universities usually 6.0–7.0; Australia's points rise sharply at IELTS 7 and 8 per band. Requirements vary by program and change, so check each official site. Invest in preparation, too; language scores are the cheapest points you will ever buy.

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